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Ep 58: Habit #5 Practicing Self-Care ReligiouslyListen Here!  A few years ago, I drove myself to urgent care for chest pain just a few days before my 36th birthday. It was stress-induced and unfortunately not the first time I experienced physical symptoms as a result of stress.  As a full-time entrepreneur with financial and family obligations my focus, like most, were on work and taking care of my family. It's like we take pride in putting ourselves last as parents and wives. It's a badge of honor to allow our bodies to get so overwhelmed and overworked they begin to break down on us. It's only when we are knocked on our behinds do we finally decide to give our bodies (and minds) the rest they need. In this session, we'll discuss self-care and why it really is the 1st step in taking care of others. I define self-care as taking care of your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. It's making sure you get what you need (including FUN) and it often requires boundaries, protecting those boundaries, remove toxic people and messages from your inner circle, and getting the support you need! Why is this so important? Many behave as if "self-care" is only a luxury for the well off or for rich and "selfish" houswives. Here's the truth:1.) You matter to God. You are a priority to Him. 2.) You have a calling and a purpose with people to serve. 3.) You can't do anything well when you aren't well yourself. At the end of the day no one benefits from you not taking care of yourself, not even your family. Here is this week's assignment. You've seen it before, but BOLDER Mornings not only make for bolder days, they are a great way to start your day off with "me time". 1.) COMMIT to BOLDER Mornings 2.) Join Dose of Courage Community (so you can get support on this journey!)3.) Share this podcast (the women in your life need to be reminded of how important they are, too!) As always, I pray that each time you listen to the podcast it encourages your to show up as your most BOLD self and take courageous action consistently...sometimes it's as simple as taking a nap.